Paying for College

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Once you've completed your application and you've been able to access your student email, you're ready to apply for financial aid.

Applying for Financial Aid

If you would like financial assistance, you will need to file one of the following forms to see if you qualify:

• FAFSA online application (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

or

• CADAA on line Application (California Dream Act Application)

or

• California College Promise Grant (ONLY for students who are not submitting a FAFSA or CADAA)
• MJC Scholarship Application
• Set up a payment plan

You may pick up the California College Promise Grant form at the Financial Aid Office, Admissions Office (both campuses) and file your FAFSA or CADAA online.

How Do I Qualify?

Family financial information is evaluated by a federal processing agency and then transmitted to MJC. The information is reviewed and verified by Financial Aid staff, and the amount and types of aid are determined. Funding is limited, so complete an application as soon as possible.

What’s available:

• California College Promise Grant
• Federal and State Grants
• Federal Work-Study Placement
• Federal Direct Loans
• Modesto Junior College Promise

What is a California College Promise Grant?

California residents may be eligible to have enrollment fees waived. The California College Promise Grant (CCPG) assists eligible students with the enrollment fees by waiving the student's tuition fees (currently $46 per unit). Students are responsible for paying the MJC general fees which includes all material cost for any course.

To receive the CCPG, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) online or complete the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) paper application.

• Students can apply for the CCPG by submitting a paper application to the MJC Financial Aid Office. Visit the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) website to view the income standards used to determine CCPG eligibility.
• Students have a higher chance of qualifying for the CCPG by filing a FAFSA or CADAA. If you have filed a FAFSA or CADAA, please check if you have been awarded the CCPG before you submit a paper application by visiting your Financial Aid Portal.
• The CCPG is good for 3 semesters and students do not need to re-apply every semester.

NOTE: When you file a FAFSA, you are applying for the CCPG, grants, loans, and work-study.

Modesto Junior College Scholarships

Student may apply for Scholarships at MJC.  The scholarship application is available on October 1^st of each year. Visit the MJC Scholarship website to learn more.

Veterans and Active-Duty Military Resources 

Visit the Veterans Office. Services include assistance with educational benefits, obtaining tutorial help and counseling, and maintenance of a referral service to other colleges and community service agencies.

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